Seed Rain: Recognizing and Collecting Native Plant Seeds

Diversity is the emphasis of this half-day workshop on ethical native plant seed collection. Participants will tour the incredible grounds of The Arboretum looking at hundreds of species of native trees, shrubs, wildflowers and ferns while gaining experience with seed forecasting and identification, effective harvesting techniques, and ecologically-responsible considerations to follow while collecting. Wear some comfortable shoes and prepare to be wowed by the incredible diversity of seed raining down upon us! Fee: $65 (plus HST) per person if you register by the early bird deadline of September 4, 2023. After September 4 the fee is $75 plus HST. Register at: https://arboretum.uoguelph.ca/educationandevents/workshops